Man United 2-2 Liverpool - Premier League RECAP: Red Devils deal major blow to bitter rivals' title hopes

Phoar... what a day, what a match, what a title race!

Liverpool were desperate for a win over their bitter rivals as they hunt for their 20th league title, but they couldn't manage it.

The Reds only have themselves to blame though, after Luis Diaz put them a goal to the good, they should have put the game to bed.

They didn't and Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo nearly made them pay the full price of three points, but Mo Salah saved their blushes from the spot.

This title race has been phenomenal and it is far from done. I'm sure there will be many more twists in the tale before the end of the season. We will be with you for every single one of them.

Thank you for following along today, I'll catch you at the next one!

Oliver Holt, Mail Sport Chief Sports Writer, at Old Trafford:

So Liverpool blinked first. As Arsenal and Manchester City march relentlessly on, refusing to drop points, the reality of this entertaining draw was that it was two points dropped for Jurgen Klopp's team. There are still seven games to go and there will probably be more twists and turns but City and Arsenal have been so ruthless, it is hard to see where those twists are coming from.

It is hard to imagine that either City or Arsenal would have dropped points against an ordinary side like United but there is an added edge to this game that makes it perilous for Liverpool. Arsenal have the advantage now and even if the margins are razor-thin, Liverpool's draw will give both Arsenal and City a psychological boost.

Let's have a look at the remaining games in the title race run-in:

• Arsenal: Aston Vila (H), Wolves (A), Chelsea (H), Tottenham (A), Bournemouth (H), Man Utd (A), Everton (H)
• Liverpool: Crystal Palace (H), Fulham (A), Everton (A), West Ham (A), Tottenham (H), Aston Villa (A), Wolves (H)
• Man City: Luton (H), Brighton (A), Nottingham Forest (A), Wolves (H), Fulham (A), West Ham (H), Tottenham (A) TBC

Many say Liverpool have the easiest run-in, but I would argue Man City's may be slightly better.

Anonymous: It's between City and Arsenal now, Liverpool were the first to blink.

This may be slightly harsh on Liverpool, still seven more games to go...

My Uncle has just texted me saying 'It's still the best game in football'.

Many would argue the Old Firm, as we saw earlier, but it is certainly the best in English football.

The atmosphere was electric today, perhaps even the best of the season. when Old Trafford gets going, it really gets going.

I could easily have watched another 90 minutes.

I said earlier, United are a one-step forward, two-steps back kind of team.

Will they use today's positive result against their rivals to good effect, and kick on in their pursuit for Europe?

Personally, I'm not sure. I thought they may have after their FA Cup win against Liverpool, but they didn't.

I guess we will see in the coming month.

Erik ten Hag, Manchester United boss, speaking to the BBC:

Very mixed emotions. On one side I am disappointed that we have dropped seven points in one week after being in winning positions, but we have to blame ourselves for making stupid mistakes. On the other side I am very proud.

You see how we are improving and the potential of this squad is amazing - I am proud. In decisive areas we were losing battles especially with young players we were not confident to win them [duels]. We encouraged in the second half to do better and they stepped up.

Charlie, Huddersfield: I think today has shown their [Liverpool's] mental frailties in being able to win the league. They should’ve steamrolled Utd, according to their fans.

This title race never ceases to amaze me.

After Liverpool's draw with Manchester United, only one point splits the top three, it's simply incredible.

Which of these three sides will finish on top of the tree?

While they may have come away with a draw, and nearly got all three points, Manchester United were all over the place at the back today.

Liverpool managed 28 shots against United today, the most the Red Devils have faced in a Premier League game at Old Trafford since records began in 2003-04.

However, the Reds only took two of those opportunities.

Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool manager, speaking to Sky Sports:

I know how people see it as two points lost, but the way I see it is a point more than we had before. It’s a point away to Manchester United.

These are the games we have to be ready for. We found a way back into the game and we fully deserved the equaliser, that’s it. You always have to take different things from games. I know the outside world will get nervous but we have to be the calm part of the journey.

The goals we scored so far brought us to where we are now and we have to build on that. We will deal with that in the right way and now it’s the Europa League on Thursday. I am not over the moon, no, but it’s OK. The team who wins the league in the end should deserve it, that means it should be really difficult. And we are in that race.

I can not speak enough about how highly I rate Kobbie Mainoo, he is exceptional.

Man United's midfield may have struggled a lot today, but Mainoo popped up when his team needed him with a fabulous goal.

With his goal, Mainoo became Manchester United’s youngest-ever goalscorer against Liverpool in the competition.

The first of many, I'm sure.

Kobbie Mainoo, Manchester United goalscorer, speaking to Sky Sports:

Disappointed to be honest [with the draw] because second half we played really well. The lads worked really hard and it was just minor little mistakes. Iron them out and we win the game.

Of course, it’s an unbelievable feeling [to score] my first professional Old Trafford goal, but at the end of the day we didn’t come away with the three points so can’t be too happy. It felt good so I think I got a bit ahead of myself when it went in!

They [Liverpool] are a good side and it’s a tough game in this fixture, it takes it out of you. It’s tough but we have to bounce back collectively.

Mo Salah was never going to leave the stadium today without scoring, was he?

There may have been some doubts when he stepped up to the spot, as he has missed a few in the past, but he didn't show any nerves and tucked it away expertly.

That means he now has 14 goals in 15 appearances against Manchester United, by far and away the most by any player in the fixture.

I bet he would rather have won though.

Bruno Fernandes' goal in the 50th minute started the craziness that ensued in the 40 minutes after.

It was a fantastic goal and a special moment for the Manchester United captain as it was his 50th Premier League for the club.

How many more will he add to that tally?

Jamie Redknapp, former Liverpool midfielder, on Sky Sports:

Man Utd will be delighted with a point but Liverpool on the other hand, they should have been 3-0 up at half-time. They had so many chances. They dominated the match.

It's certainly two points dropped. They will be furious because it is a game they had so much control in.

At the end, they tried to muster something and it would have been a massive three points if they could have got it. But you can see in the faces of the players, they are dejected right now. it's a game they should have won.

How high do you think the decibel level reached when Kobbie Mainoo put Manchester United 2-1 ahead? I reckon pretty high.

Liverpool knew that to stay in control of the title race, they had to beat Manchester United today, they fell just short.

The Reds are still well and truly in the race, they sit level on points with Arsenal but are a huge nine goals behind them on goal difference.

The way this title race is going though, there will be many twists and turns to come.

Firstly, what a game!

Secondly, Liverpool fans, you may want to look away, these stats will make you even more gutted that your team only got a point.

As you can see, Liverpool by far and away outplayed Manchester United, with 28 shots at Andre Onana's net.

However, the only stat that matters is the scoreline.

Chris Wheeler, Mail Sport, at Old Trafford:

Liverpool should have won but needed a late equaliser to spare even greater damage to their title hopes.

That's it, Liverpool slip up in the title race against their old foes!

Harvey Elliott has the chance to win it right at the death but sends his strike straight at Andre Onana, they couldn't get the job done.

Liverpool will feel that is two points dropped, they should have had the game wrapped up at half-time.

Manchester United made them pay first through Bruno Fernandes and then Kobbie Mainoo, but Mo Salah's late penalty ensures the leave Manchester with at the very least a point.

You can see how frustrated Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool are, United were there for the taking.

You can just imagine all the smiles in north London.

Manchester United so nearly cause Liverpool more last-minute pain.

It is nearly a carbon copy of Amad Diallo's winner in the FA Cup, but Antony can't replicate it and sends it straight at Caoimhin Kelleher.

Luis Diaz comes inches from winning it for Liverpool.

the ball comes to him inside the six-yard box, but he is leaning back and sends it over the bar.

Antony is then booked for protesting, he wanted a foul in the build-up.

Was that the moment?

Cody Gakpo evades one, then two, then three challenges... but is wiped out by Mason Mount on the fourth.

I think that is the quickest I have ever seen a referee reach to his pocket for a yellow!

Wow, seven minutes added on, that's a lot of time.

Can Liverpool find a late winner, or will man United mount a shock again to claim victory?

I bet it will just end 2-2 now...

Mo Salah is through, he looks like he is bearing down on goal, but Bruno Fernandes got back to deny him.

That's not who I expected to see there!

Curtis Jones takes out two Man United players in a matter of moments to stop the counter-attack and goes into the book.

He took one for the team there.

Diogo Dalot slides in on Luis Diaz and they both crash into the advertising hoardings.

That looked a painful one, but both are up and ready to continue.

That penalty means Liverpool have scored 27 goals in the final 15 minutes of Premier League matches this season. That's 11 more than any other team.

They just don't give in, do they?

Mo Salah tucks it away!

In all honestly, did anyone think he would miss? the 'Egyptian King' calmly slots it to Andre Onana's right, sending him the wrong way.

Game on!

Aaron Wan-Bissaka, what are you doing?

Harvey Elliott skips past him and is wiped out in the process.

Mo Salah to take...

Ian Ladyman, Mail Sport Football Editor, at Old Trafford:

Chris Sutton refuted my suggestion that the FA Cup game three weeks ago would have a psychological impact on this game. I thought he was wrong then and I definitely think so now!

Liverpool’s failure to kill this game off has seemed almost pathological and the only thing that can save them now is desperation…

It's just not happening for Liverpool, they are rushing it.

Luis Diaz forces Andre Onana into a save, and he pushes it straight into the path of Mo Sala, who you expect to score.

However, he fires over the bar from close range. He has to score that.

Joe Gomez lines one up as the ball falls to him outside the area, but his volley is deflected into the arms of Andre Onana.

Remember, Gomez has still never scored a goal in senior football. Today would be a good time to do so for Liverpool.

Liverpool have completely lost the plot, Man United are rampant.

Caoimhin Kelleher is forced to make a stop from Alejandro Garnacho who races through.

Jurgen Klopp is gong mad at the moment.

Football makes no sense, and that's why it is so brilliant.

Liverpool have battered Manchester United in their own backyard, but are losing, and now they can't string a couple of passes together.

United look like they could get another.

Jurgen Klopp responds instantly, he hooks off Darwin Nunez and Endo.

Cody Gakpo and Harvey Elliott replace them.

This is a huge 20 minutes for the Reds' title challenge.

What. A. Goal!

Liverpool's control on the title race is slipping away as Kobbie Mainoo bends a beautiful finish into the far corner.

Old Trafford goes absolutely bonkers, as does Jurgen Klopp - but with anger.

This game is utter madness!

Liverpool roll the dice first, Joe Gomez and Curtis Jones replace Conor Bradley and Dominik Szoboszlai.

Man United also have to make a change, Marcus Rashford is struggling with something, and he can't carry on.

Antony comes on in his pace, does anyone remember what he did on March 17?

Bruno Fernandes is onside, but can't acrobatically turn home a ball clipped over the top.

Liverpool then suddenly have a three-on-two, but once again, they don't make the most of it.

Darwin Nunez is doing his best Darwin Nunez impression.

he is running everywhere, falling over, while also causing problems. He has just fallen over as trying to slide Mo Salah through.

Liverpool just need to start controlling this match more, if they want to win.

This game is simply chaotic!

It's end-to-end, neither team can get a real stranglehold on the match.

There is surely no way that this match will end 1-1, this is mayhem.

Ian Ladyman, Mail Sport Football Editor, at Old Trafford:

United profiting from chaos. Liverpool the architects of their own downfall. Where have we seen this before?

Is there a curse on Liverpool or something?

Darwin Nunez has to put them back in front, or at least pass it to Dominik Szoboszlai to do just that.

He does neither, and they remain level.

What is going on??

Marcus Rashford swings in a lovely cross and Caoimhin Kelleher only just gets it away.

Liverpool are all over the place.

We are in for a game now!

Old Trafford is alive, and so is their team. They are roaring them on.

Alejandro Garnacho let's fly from distance and it's deflected wide. This game has turned on its head.

OH MY WORD!

Right on cue, Man United punish Liverpool with their very first shot, and what a goal it is.

Jarrel Quansah makes a wayward pass and Bruno Fernandes lobs Caoimhin Kelleher from just inside the Liverpool half.

The visitors only have themselves to blame.

It almost feels like it's too easy for Liverpool.

There is so much space for the Liverpool forwards, they just aren't making the most of it.

Are Liverpool ever going to get their second goal?

Harry Maguire has just thrown his body on the line to prevent Darwin Nunez making it 2-0.

It just has that feeling of Man United coming back into this...

Oliver Holt, Mail Sport Chief Sports Writer, at Old Trafford:

If Liverpool had shown a little more ruthlessness, they would be four or five ahead. They were superior to United in every aspect of play in the first half. No wonder Sir Jim Ratcliffe is shaking his head in the directors' box.

Liverpool get the ball rolling again at Old Trafford.

Can Man United make Liverpool pay, or will Liverpool extend their lead to go top?

We will find out over the course of the next 45 minutes.

Roy Keane, former Manchester United captain, on Sky Sports:

Liverpool got a grip of it, dominated the game, should be two to three up, and they have let United off the hook. United have been so average in every aspect of the game but they are still in it.

The body language from the goal, we talk about senior players stepping up but players aren’t even looking at the ball when it’s coming in. Not good enough. It’s a lack of concentration. These are moments you’ve got to be switched on. There’s only one ball so someone has got to go and attack it.

[United’s] overall play has been nowhere near good enough.

Chris Wheeler, Mail Sport, at Old Trafford:

We expected Liverpool to be on top but not like this. Should be more than one goal up.

This may seem like an odd post seeing as Liverpool are winning, but it should be by more.

Jurgen Klopp will feel his side could easily be 3-4 goals up, and he'd be right, they should be.

In their FA Cup loss to Man United, they were wasteful and regretted it.

Klopp will not want a repeat of those regrets.

Wow, this stat is not good reading for Manchester United fans.

The Red Devils did not have a single shot in that first period, that's astonishing.

It does surprise me, as it felt in the early moments that they were on top.

A lot will surely be said by Erik ten Hag.

And there goes the whistle.

Liverpool have been dominant, and lead through Luis Diaz's volley after 23 minutes.

They will feel they should already be home and hosed though, they have had 14 shots already.

As it stands, the Reds are going back to the summit.

Even if it's offside, that's a fantastic save by Andre Onana.

Darwin Nunez plays a lovely give-and-go with Luis Diaz and tries to bend it in the far corner but Onana denies him.

Onana didn't know the flag was going to go up, so in his mind, he had to make that save.

Conor Bradley sees an effort blocked moments later after some lovely football.

Another chance goes begging for the visitors.

This time Luis Diaz sees his effort blocked and behind from the corner. The set-piece produces nothing.

Will Liverpool rue these missed chances?

Ian Ladyman, Mail Sport Football Editor, at Old Trafford:

I won’t be the first to say it but there will be a feeling of déjà vu for any watching Liverpool supporters. This game should be dead already but Liverpool’s wastefulness has ensured that it isn’t.

Man United fans are not happy!

Luis Diaz goes down after Willy Kambwala catches him on the follow-through, and he stays down.

United fans want their team to play one, but Casemiro passes the ball out of play.

Boos then ensue.

Chris Wheeler, Mail Sport, at Old Trafford:

Liverpool have already racked up 13 shots and there are still 10 minutes to go in the first half. Utd haven’t had one.

Liverpool are becoming wasteful here.

Mo Salah has just fired over from inside the area, they need to start taking these chances, or Man United will punish them.

We saw this in the FA Cup tie.

Now it's Darwin Nunez who comes close for the visitors.

The Uruguayan is left in so much space and tries to bend one into the top corner, but his effort lands on the roof of the net.

That's their 12th shot so far!

Man United might be good going forward, but they are leaving so much space for the Liverpool counter-attack.

The Reds arrow forward again and Luis Diaz slides the ball into Mo Salah, but it's a bit behind him.

The Egypt international takes the effort first time and forces a good save from Andre Onana.

Nathan Salt, Mail Sport:

United still look like they can offer plenty on the counter-attack so this is far from lost yet. They need to target the space between Bradley and Quansah, particularly with Bradley on a booking. Dark arts of the game are important at the best of times, not least in games of this magnitude.

Big tackle from Willy Kambwala.

Darwin Nunez is through and drives into the penalty area on the right-hand side, but Kambwala launches to slide the ball into the hands of Andre Onana.

That tackle was vital, and he did well not to give away a penalty.

Any touch on the ball and it would be 1-1.

Bruno Fernandes floats in a lovely set-piece to the back post which Casemiro heads across goal, but no one in a Manchester United shirt is there.

That was a big chance for the hosts to respond almost imminently.

Liverpool are really going for it now.

Luis Diaz's goal was the ninth Liverpool shot already, and it's not even been half an hour.

Man United can't keep them out.

Liverpool land the first blow!

Manchester United were too focused on the threat of Virgil van Dijk from corners, leaving Darwin Nunez free to flick on.

Luis Diaz arrives at the back post to scissor-kick the flick into the back of the net.

Old Trafford is silenced!

Dominik Szoboszlai has to do better.

Liverpool have started playing some nice stuff, and Andrew Robertson whips in a lovely low cross for Szoboszlai to attack, but he skews it wide.

The Hungarian midfielder is really getting involved at Old Trafford, that's his third shot already.

Bruno Fernandes sends his arms flailing in the air, he thinks he should have a penalty.

The referee does blow his whistle, but not for a spot kick, but for an offside.

Brilliant interception from Diogo Dalot!

Liverpool are three on two, Darwin Nunez has options to his left and his right, but his ball is cut out expertly by Dalot.

This match is simply frantic.

Chris Wheeler, Mail Sport, at Old Trafford:

It’s already clear that the players are going to struggle to keep their feet on the greasy surface at Old Trafford, although Conor Bradley didn’t give Marcus Rashford much choice with that challenge that upended the United No.10. Frantic start here.

As Ian Ladyman has just said, both teams are going for this.

After a period of Man United dominance, Liverpool now come forward in numbers.

Mo Salah sees an effort deflected wide before Dominik Szoboszlai smashes one just inches over the bar from the resulting corner.

There are going to be a lot of efforts in this match.

Ian Ladyman, Mail Sport Football Editor, at Old Trafford:

A quick prediction here. I will go for 2-2.

The early stages have already shown us that there are goals to be had for both teams

Conor Bradley receives the first booking of this feisty encounter, after just seven minutes.

The Liverpool full-back went flying in on Marcus Rashford and is rightfully brandished a yellow card.

Old Trafford is really up for this right now!

Oh, Darwin Nunez...

The Uruguayan forward goes marauding forward and has Mo Salah with him, but rather than passing he slips over and Harry Maguire clears.

Nunez simply had to pass, Salah would have been in!

What a start to this game.

Liverpool I'm sure will get many chances in this game, and their first has just come through Dominik Szoboszlai, as he forces Andre Onana into a save.

Great football!

Nearly an electric start for Man United.

Liverpool give the ball away and United fly forward, Bruno Fernandes mistimes his pass to Alejandro Garnacho though, and despite the latter rounding Caoimhin Kelleher and scoring, it's ruled out.

The let-off in Old Trafford was huge, regardless.

Here we go then!

The atmosphere is bubbling under the surface, ready to explode at any point. The hosts get us underway.

Who will come out on top?

The rain is lashing down and songs are being sung, we are nearly ready at Old Trafford.

Virgil van Dijk and Bruno Fernandes shake hands on the turf, the battle is about to start.

Liverpool fans are already very loud in that corner.

Kick-off is just over five minutes away, are the nerves jangling?

Old Trafford is starting to fill up, people are sitting in front of television sets all around the world, and we are all ready for this huge clash.

The teams will be out to a thunderous atmosphere, very soon.

If you're in Manchester, I hope you have brought a brolly!

The weather is not looking kind to the fans at Old Trafford, as Chris Wheeler has displayed in this video.

Make sure you keep your laptop dry Chris!

Ian Ladyman, Mail Sport Football Editor, at Old Trafford:

It’s hard to argue with the team Erik ten Hag has picked here at a wet and windy Old Trafford. There is pace in the team – through Rashford, Garnacho, and Hojlund – and that is the thing that ultimately hurt Liverpool in the FA Cup game here and once again provides them with some hope today.

We can expect Liverpool to dominate the ball once again here but they must be more clinical than they were in throwing the cup game away three weeks ago.

Nathan Salt, Mail Sport:

Erik ten Hag has just had a chat to Sky and he's right about Marcus Rashford and this being a big opportunity for him. Antony was immense away to Chelsea and can feel hard done by to be dropped to the bench but he won't be warming that for long if Rashford flatters to deceive.

This has been a fixture he's relished and having scored here in the cup game he'll need to step up again today. Conor Bradley is great for Liverpool but United's left side can cause plenty of headaches for Liverpool today.

Both teams have entered from stage right and have been welcomed with a downpour of rain.

I love football and rain combined, it brings out some epic sliding challenges.

in a game like this, I'm sure there will be lots of them today!

A certain Luke Littler, who is top of the Premier League...of darts, has arrived at Old Trafford.

The avid Manchester United fan knows how to score a treble, but will he see his side pick up three points against their rivals.

Cue the music...

Jamie Carragher, former Liverpool defender, speaking on Sky Sports:

I think the FA Cup game was a big lesson for that Liverpool team. There were eight of them who had never played at Old Trafford before. I think that lesson will really help today.

There was a stage in the second half of the game where it became almost a testimonial. That was a big mistake. They didn’t kill the game off. I don’t think they will make that mistake again because when you come to Old Trafford, you never feel safe as a Liverpool player.

Even if they are 2-0 up with 15 minutes to go, something can still go wrong. You have always got to guard against that but Liverpool should have confidence knowing that if they play well, they should win the game.

It's a massive day for Manchester United's defence.

Erik ten Hag's side are missing some key members of their backline through injury, such as Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez, and Luke Shaw.

United have struggled to keep teams out over the course of this season, allowing 225 shots in 2024, more than any other side in Europe's top five leagues.

They could be in for another tough day...

Chris Wheeler, Mail Sport, has confirmed Scott McTominay is missing today's big clash through injury.

It could be a big miss for Manchester United, the Scotsman opened the scoresheet in their 4-3 FA Cup win over the Reds.

Gary Neville, former Manchester United captain, speaking on Sky Sports:

I think these Manchester United players will have been really down on Friday, after the Chelsea game. They will have been thinking, "This is the worst fixture we could have next."

How I see them doing well today is if they grow into the game. Liverpool gave them encouragement in the last game in the FA Cup by leaving them in the match. I am a little bit worried about today, particularly the first half hour. But if United get through that, I think they will be OK.

Marcus Rashford is such an important player for United. They don't have world-class players throughout their squad. But what they have in Rashford is someone who can deliver world-class moments. I think he is a person who can cause Conor Bradley and whoever is right centre-back problems.

Any fan lucky enough to be inside Old Trafford today knows how huge this match is.

When Manchester United and Liverpool clash, the atmosphere can be electric, whatever ground they play in.

The fans are arriving now, will these United fans be smiling in three hours?

Oliver Holt, Mail Sport Chief Sports Writer, at Old Trafford:

It is hard to think that Manchester United have anything more than a puncher's chance today. In a one-off game, anything can happen, of course, and United will try to bring the same spirit they conjured for their FA Cup victory here recently. It's still hard to look past Liverpool, though.

Mo Salah has a terrific record against United and with the home defence depleted again, it will be hard to keep him off the scoresheet.

The title race this season is truly gripping.

You simply can't take your eyes off it at any point, the pendulum swings on a daily basis.

With both Arsenal and Manchester City winning yesterday, comfortably may I add, is today now a must-win game for Liverpool.

You'd feel the Reds would become the favourites with three points today.

After being dropped for the defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, Marcus Rashford is back in from the start for Manchester United.

The United winger loves a goal against their rivals, netting seven against them during his career.

He has been criticised for a lack of effort recently, but I'm sure he will be putting in a shift today.

It would be huge for the team if he returned with a goal.

Endo is fit enough to start for Liverpool.

Jurgen Klopp has made three changes from midweek's 3-1 win over Sheffield United.

Jarrell Quansah and Andy Robertson are preferred to Ibrahima Konate and Joe Gomez in the defence.

The big news from the Manchester United camp is that Willy Kambwala makes just his second league start.

He is one of two changes Erik ten Hag has made from the side that lost 4-3 away at Chelsea.

Marcus Rashford returns in place of Antony.

We are very close to finding out who both Erik ten Hag and Jurgen Klopp have named in their starting 11s.

Will Wataru Endo return for Liverpool? Who will line up at the back for Manchester United?

We will find out in five minutes.

Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, on tragedy chanting:

I just see it this way, that two of the biggest clubs in the world, let’s just show a bit of class in these moments.

So don’t sing this or that, just show class, have a fight on the pitch, let's just play football, if you want to be happy, if you lose, whatever but besides all of that just show a bit of class, that would be my wish really for all of us.

Erik ten Hag, Manchester United boss, on eradicating tragedy chants:

As such, it is part of my duty to remind every supporter fortunate enough to be at the game that it must be enjoyed in the proper way, and not used as an excuse for abusing rival fans about Hillsborough, Heysel, or any other historic tragedies.

Ryan Babel doesn't seem to think Manchester United are Liverpool's opponents today.

I'm sure the former Red will have rattled a few United fans with this post.

Mohamed Salah loves playing at Old Trafford.

The so-called 'Egyptian King' has netted all eight of his goals at the Theatre of Dreams in his last five visits there.

The 31-year-old is also the only opposition player to net a hat-trick at Old Trafford in the Premier League era.

If he scores today, he will become the first opposition player to score in four consecutive League matches at Old Trafford.

After his performance in midweek, he will be desperate to get back his regular goalscoring ways in Manchester.

Old Trafford is going to be a cauldron of noise in around 90 minutes.

The Theatre of Dreams has been the location of many historic United wins over Liverpool, and each time the crowd really 'brought it'.

They will have to do the same today if they want the three points!

It's set to be a huge day for one Manchester United player.

According to reports, Harry Amass, who is just 17 years old, has been called up to the first-team squad for today's clash against Liverpool.

United have had a defensive crisis ongoing for a while now, so Erik ten Hag has decided to include the young full-back.

What a day it is set to be for the young lad, I remember a certain Trent Alexander-Arnold making his debut for Liverpool at Old Trafford at just 19.

Look what he has gone on to do!

Manchester United have not enjoyed this fixture in recent years.

The Red Devils have won just one of their last 11 league games against Liverpool, losing six of them.

However, their one win was in this exact fixture last season.

Erik ten Hag will remember that day fondly, it was his first league victory in charge of United.

Oh how he will want them to replicate that display today.

Fans of both Manchester United and Liverpool will tell you how nervous they get during the 90 minutes the teams collide.

Yesterday evening, I discussed the fixture with my girlfriend's dad, who is a United fan, and he was certain his side would lose.

I think that conversation showed me just how devoid of confidence Red Devils fans are, they will have to hope their team isn't.

United have beaten the Reds once already this season though...

Jurgen Klopp, speaking to the press on Friday:

Obviously, the next one [Manchester United] is the big one, like they all are. Somebody said we had the best fixture list or schedule; I looked at it and I really don't know how you can have had that idea, maybe I'm too negative but it's a tough one, good opponents.

We are ready and we want to be in that fight, so let's see what we can make of it.

I know many Liverpool fans, and they are all desperate to get one back over on Manchester United after their 4-3 loss in this very match in the FA Cup.

Losing in the fashion the Reds did in March will have cut very deep on everyone involved in the club.

Today they have the chance for revenge, and what a time in the season it would be to inflict it.

The Reds will be eager to get out there.

Manchester United have arrived at Old Trafford, and they look focused.

It must have been incredibly painful to lose in the fashion they did on Thursday night, so surely they will be looking to bounce back instantly.

United fans will be expecting a response, there is no better team to inflict that on then your bitter rivals.

It's going to be feisty!

Manchester United have not been having a good time of it lately.

After the Red Devils came out on top in a dramatic FA Cup encounter with the Reds in March, Erik ten Hag said it could have been a turning point in their season.

However, since then they dropped two points away at Brentford and conceded two stoppage-time goals at Stamford Bridge in a 4-3 loss to Chelsea.

It's felt like one step forward, two steps back for United, and they will be hoping they take that one step forward again today.

It's something we have all spoken about, can Jurgen Klopp say farewell to the Liverpool faithful with a title?

The Reds sit just one point shy of Arsenal at the top and can go back to the summit with a win over Manchester United.

Something special has been brewing at Anfield ever since the Big German revealed he would be leaving the club.

Will Liverpool take another step towards the title today

This is one of those matches everybody wants to watch.

No matter the form of either side, Manchester United and Liverpool are arguably the biggest two clubs in England, it's a huge clash.

Jurgen Klopp's side are looking to send their manager off into the sunset with a Premier League title and can go back top with three points at Old Trafford.

However, United could not think of anything worse than seeing that happen and will do everything they can to prevent it.

If the Reds slip up at their bitter rivals, it will be a huge blow to their title hopes and would give Arsenal the upper hand.

So much is riding on this game.

Oh boy, it's a big one today.

Not only is it Manchester United vs Liverpool, perhaps the biggest rivalry in English football, but the result will have a huge impact on the title race.

United would love to be the reason their bitter rivals fall short in their effort to secure a record-equalling 20th title.

Liverpool, though, would enjoy heaping more misery on United after a wretched week for Erik ten Hag's side.

It is a day of epic proportions, one that could play a key part in both side's seasons.

Let's get cracking then, shall we?